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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Shoulder Repair Surgery Cost Average | $3,700 - $10,000 | Free Quote |
Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost Average | $4,100 - $11,200 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Perimeter Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mountainside Orthopedics | Jasper | Ortho Surgery Center |
Eps Surgical Center | Decatur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center at Mt Zion | Morrow | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia Knee and Sports Medicine | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Gwinnett Center for Outpatient Surgery | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jasper Memorial Hospital | Monticello | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Advanced Surgery Center of Georgia | Canton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Fayetteville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Center for Orthopedic Surgery | Cartersville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Forsyth Surgical Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sports Medicine South | Lawrenceville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Spine and Orthopedic Center | Jonesboro | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northside Foot and Ankle Outpatient Surgical Center | Lawrenceville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Gwinnett Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine | Duluth | Ortho Surgery Center |
Perlow Facility | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lawrenceville Surgery Center | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia Sports Medicine | Duluth | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Covington | Ortho Surgery Center |
Canton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Canton | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Woodstock | Ortho Surgery Center |
Dekalb Medical Center - Hillandale Campus | Lithonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Podiatric Surgicenter | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Jimenez Foot, Ankle and Leg Ambulatory Surgery Center | Snellville | Ortho Surgery Center |
North Crescent Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Fulton Regional Hospital | Roswell | Acute Care Hospital |
University Orthopaedics | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Atlanta Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Buckhead Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Academy Orthopedics, Ambulatory Surgical Center | Cumming | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Emory Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ambulatory Foot and Leg Surgery Center | Austell | Ortho Surgery Center |
Higgins General Hospital | Bremen | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Emory Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northwoods Surgery Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newton Rockdale Ambulatory Surgery Center | Covington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Surgery Center at Meridian Mark Plaza | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Resurgens Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laurus Surgical | Conyers | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Killian Hill Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic | Lilburn | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northside Hospital - Forsyth | Cumming | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Georgia Surgical Center On Peachtree | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Metro Bone and Joint | Stockbridge | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Mcdonough | Ortho Surgery Center |
Dennis Surgial Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville | Acute Care Hospital |
Dekalb Medical Center | Decatur | Acute Care Hospital |
Peachtree Orthopeadic Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Roswell Surgery Center | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville | Acute Care Hospital |
Roswell Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery | Roswell | Ortho Surgery Center |
Orthopaedic South Surgical Center | Morrow | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northlake Surgical Center | Tucker | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marietta Surgical Center | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alliance Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Douglasville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Kennesaw | Ortho Surgery Center |
The Ross Orthopaedic Wellness Center | Lithonia | Ortho Surgery Center |
Southwest Atlanta Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Specialty Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Milton Hall Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
East Metro Orthopaedics | Conyers | Ortho Surgery Center |
North Atlanta Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Duluth | Ortho Surgery Center |
Sutton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Stockbridge | Ortho Surgery Center |
Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
The Physicians' North Atlanta Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
International Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery | Jonesboro | Ortho Surgery Center |
CPM Sugery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Henry Medical Center | Stockbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital - Cherokee | Canton | Acute Care Hospital |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Snellville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northside Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Fayetteville | Fayetteville | Ortho Surgery Center |
East West Surgery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Orthopaedic Surgery Ctr | Newnan | Ortho Surgery Center |
Ambulatory Laser and Surgery Center | Forest Park | Ortho Surgery Center |
Orthopedic Surgery | Lawrenceville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Warm Springs Medical Center | Warm Springs | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Marietta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Gwinnett Medical Center | Lawrenceville | Acute Care Hospital |
Carrollton Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Carrollton | Ortho Surgery Center |
Cliniceagle's Landing Bone and Joint | Stockbridge | Ortho Surgery Center |
Newnan Foot and Ankle Surgery Center | Newnan | Ortho Surgery Center |
Cartersville Medical Center | Cartersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Clayton Outpatient Surgical Center | Jonesboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cobb Foot and Leg Surgical Center | Marietta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell | Acute Care Hospital |
Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center | Sandy Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rock Bridge Surgical Institute | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roderique Surgi-center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Robert I Heden, DPM | Marietta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northside Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center | Dunwoody | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arthroscopic Surgery Introduction
Arthroscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting joints. During Arthroscopic Surgery a physician uses an arthroscope, a small tube shaped instrument, which is inserted into the joint area through very small incisions (as tiny as Ā¼ inch) to perform the necessary treatment. The arthroscope is often used in conjunction with other tools that are inserted through another incision to perform the necessary treatment. Arthroscopic surgery procedures are usually performed in a hospital or outpatient surgical facility by an orthopedic surgeon. The type of anesthesia used (local, spinal, or general) varies, as does the length of the procedure; both depend on the joint that will be operated on, the type and extent of the suspected joint injury, and/or the complexity of the anticipated repair. A procedure done arthroscopically instead of by traditional surgical techniques, usually causes less tissue trauma, results in less pain, and may promote a quicker recovery. Alternatives to arthroscopic surgery usually include medications (ex. anti-inflammatory), therapy or lifestyle changes. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous saline therapy is a relatively new alternative to surgery. Ask your physician if this procedure is appropriate for your condition.
Arthroscopic Surgery Patient Preparation
A complete physical examination will be performed along with other diagnostic tests. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What To Expect During And After Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis and rarely takes more than an hour. Sedatives and painkillers will be administered either intravenously (IV) or applied locally and your vital signs (ex. heart rate, blood pressure, breathing) will be monitored as well. The area around the surgical site may be shaved and the surgical site will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution. The physician will make one or more incisions in the joint area and will perform the surgery using the arthroscope and other surgical instruments. The incisions will be closed with stitches or adhesive strips. A sterile bandage/dressing will be applied.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. The circulation and sensation of the affected extremity will be monitored. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will most often be discharged to go home. Otherwise you will stay in the hospital one or two days. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever; redness, swelling, bleeding, or other drainage from the incision site; increased pain around the incision site; or numbness and/or tingling in the affected extremity.
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